JylliM
I have paid for two online courses from the same teacher, and intend to do so again. As courses go, they were inexpensive - between $100 and $150 US. I was willing to pay because of the quality of the teacher's books (I actually learnt HOW to read!) and free online material. She is a standout, and quite different to anyone else I've encountered either in real life or online. The courses were worth many times what I paid for them, imo. This teacher is that good.
I wouldn't pay a cent for a course from someone I didn't already have great respect for as a reader and teacher, or who would just teach standard meanings or encourage you to 'experience the cards for yourself' or some other such fluffy BS. You can get any of that from any beginner book and a deck of cards.
I personally don't advise just learning here. This is a great place to talk about tarot, practise readings, and generally enjoy likeminded company, but in my opinion it is difficult to learn in any coherent way from a whole lot of people with different opinions. It can be just confusing. Also, most people on here read RWS, so if that's not your thing you won't get as much input. That isn't to say there aren't great advice and excellent readers on here, just that I don't see it as the best way to learn. Good books and good teachers are more coherent and substantial. They will take you further and deeper. As long as you practice! (Note to self - get off the laptop and pick up some cards.)
ETA: Of course, you don't have to get a teacher, but if you have the opportunity to learn from someone really good - why not?
I wouldn't pay a cent for a course from someone I didn't already have great respect for as a reader and teacher, or who would just teach standard meanings or encourage you to 'experience the cards for yourself' or some other such fluffy BS. You can get any of that from any beginner book and a deck of cards.
I personally don't advise just learning here. This is a great place to talk about tarot, practise readings, and generally enjoy likeminded company, but in my opinion it is difficult to learn in any coherent way from a whole lot of people with different opinions. It can be just confusing. Also, most people on here read RWS, so if that's not your thing you won't get as much input. That isn't to say there aren't great advice and excellent readers on here, just that I don't see it as the best way to learn. Good books and good teachers are more coherent and substantial. They will take you further and deeper. As long as you practice! (Note to self - get off the laptop and pick up some cards.)
ETA: Of course, you don't have to get a teacher, but if you have the opportunity to learn from someone really good - why not?